OEN names 10 companies to present at Venture NW event

The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network on Thursday named 10 companies chosen to present at its annual Venture Northwest event next month.

Companies presenting at the event -- to be held Nov. 3 at The Governor Hotel in Portland -- have gone on to raise more than $1.5 billion in venture capital since 1996, an average of about $100 million per year or $10 million per company.

“The 10 companies presenting at this year’s conference represent the entrepreneurial spirit that continues to grow in Portland and around the Northwest, showcasing exciting innovation across multiple market sectors – all with demonstrated customer traction – and many with millions in revenues,” Steve Eichenlaub, chair of OEN’s Venture Northwest and a managing director of strategic investments at Intel Capital, said in a news release. “These companies span hot markets including: mobility, internet commerce, cleantech, healthcare, and big data/analytics.”

The companies were picked by a panel of venture capitalists, investment bankers, institutional and angel investors and professional service providers chaired by Blair Minniti, a partner at Moss Adams in Portland.

Meridian, Portland, a developer of location-based mobile applications such as smartphone programs that help users navigate Portland's Jeld-Wen Field, the Portland Museum of Art or San Diego's famed Balboa Park.

MotoCzysz LLC, Portland, developer of the D1g1tal Dr1ve, an electric vehicle technology to allow manufacturers to make more EVs in a shorter period of time for less money.

Night & Day Studios Inc., Portland, developer of a mobile education game platform with major brands to help kids learn faster.